Author Archives: iPouya

Recent read…

Posted on October 9, 2007 by iPouya

I recently finished reading a solid book by NYU’s Zachary Lockman titled Contending Visions of the Middle East: The History and Politics of Orientalism and I wanted to share a couple excerpts with you: “… the ancient Greeks did of … Continue reading →

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Documentary Film: “Meeting Resistance”

Posted on October 9, 2007 by iPouya

American soldiers in Iraq are exposed to the stories of various insurgents. (I hope to see this film when it comes out in wide release in November.)

Posted in "War on Terror", Film, Iraq | 1 Comment

Che lives!

Posted on October 7, 2007 by iPouya

Here’s a great BBC Feature on the icon of revolution and how his image is very much alive today.

Posted in Latin America | 4 Comments

“Rendition” Trailer

Posted on October 7, 2007 by iPouya

There’s just so many good movies coming out. “Rendition” comes out Oct. 19th.

Posted in Film, Trailers | 8 Comments

Recent reads…

Posted on October 6, 2007 by iPouya

I just got done reading Juan Cole’s Napoleon’s Egypt: Invading the Middle East, and I thought it was very interesting that Napoleon invaded Egypt under the premise that he was going to liberate Egypt from the tyranny of the Ottoman … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Islamism, Palestine, The Conflict | 1 Comment

Occupation 101

Posted on October 4, 2007 by iPouya

I first saw the trailer to this documentary film in the spring of 2002. I have been waiting for its release ever since. I finally saw it tonight at the Harvard Law School.  I’ve seen many documentaries on the military … Continue reading →

Posted in Palestine, The Conflict, Trailers | 7 Comments

US Presidential Frontrunners Appear Different, but Speak as One when it comes to Iran

Posted on October 3, 2007 by iPouya

Article in OCPC Magazine (My ode to Rage Against the Machine). And here’s Hilary Clinton getting punked for her pro-Iran War orientation. (thanx Maryam)

Posted in Elections '08, Iran | 32 Comments

“In the Valley of Elah” and “3:10 to Yuma”

Posted on September 29, 2007 by iPouya

Last night I saw “In the Valley of Elah” and “3:10 to Yuma.”  I thought the former was an amazing film; a harsh critique of the War in Iraq and the devastation it has wrought on the troops coming home … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Trailers | 8 Comments

Columbia Students Petition Columbia President for Lack of Decorum

Posted on September 28, 2007 by iPouya

Columbia University Students’ Petition Excerpt: In the past Columbia has welcomed many world leaders of all political stripes while maintaining proper decorum. But by introducing Columbia’s invited guest, the president of a sovereign nation, with disparaging and invidious language, you … Continue reading →

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Iranian University Chancellors Ask Bollinger 10 Questions

Posted on September 27, 2007 by iPouya

The following is the full text of the letter. Mr. Lee Bollinger Columbia University President We, the professors and heads of universities and research institutions in Tehran , hereby announce our displeasure and protest at your impolite remarks prior to … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, US Foreign Policy | 6 Comments

Evaluating Ahmadinejad at Columbia… (& Videos of the Q & A)

Posted on September 25, 2007 by iPouya

The western press keeps highlighting the fact that the president of Columbia University said that Ahmadinejad acted like a “petty and cruel dictator.” Sen. Joe Lieberman said he shouldn’t have even been allowed into the US as he has “blood … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Iran, The Conflict | 25 Comments

Ahmadinejad to speak at Columbia and the UN

Posted on September 24, 2007 by iPouya

He’s speaking at Columbia University today (Monday) and at the UN tomorrow (Tuesday).  Protests have been planned at both the UN and the university. I wonder what’s going to happen as I know he’s going to get heckled at Columbia … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran | 6 Comments

Making a killing: how private armies became a $120bn global industry

Posted on September 23, 2007 by iPouya

The Independent: In Nigeria, corporate commandos exchange fire with local rebels attacking an oil platform. In Afghanistan, private bodyguards help to foil yet another assassination attempt on President Hamid Karzai. In Colombia, a contracted pilot comes under fire from guerrillas … Continue reading →

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Trailer “Into the Wild”

Posted on September 21, 2007 by iPouya

looks fantasmic. It comes out today, 9.21.

Posted in Film, Trailers | 8 Comments

Another student tased on campus

Posted on September 19, 2007 by iPouya

There are 2 versions of this video, the shorter one leaves out his questions, one of which was awesome. It went something like why doesn’t Kerry impeach Bush for the war when Clinton was impeached for a “blow job.” See … Continue reading →

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